Natural Disaster Risk in Burnsville
Mississippi
Risk Summary for Burnsville
Burnsville scores 5.6/10 (Moderate risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Earthquake.
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Average risk — standard coverage usually sufficient
This area carries average natural disaster risk. A standard homeowners or renters policy should cover common events, but review the exclusions for floods and earthquakes, which are almost never included by default.
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Natural Hazard Profile: Burnsville, Mississippi
Located in the interior eastern United States in Tishomingo County, Burnsville is a town of roughly 2,615 residents. The humid subtropical climate that characterizes this part of Mississippi — marked by very hot, humid summers and mild winters — directly influences the types and severity of natural hazards present, making Burnsville a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.
FEMA rates Burnsville's composite natural disaster risk at 5.6 out of 10 — moderate risk. Seismic activity is the dominant hazard, with the community situated in or near an active tectonic zone capable of producing damaging ground shaking. Residents should also account for landslide and cold wave risk in their preparedness planning.
Relative to other U.S. communities, Burnsville's natural disaster risk is above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly below the 6.1/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by earthquake and landslide, as measured by FEMA across Tishomingo County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.
Burnsville's moderate risk profile means that while catastrophic events are less frequent, they do occur. Standard homeowners insurance typically covers many common hazards here, but confirming that earthquake exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.
What this means for Burnsville: Earthquake preparedness
- Secure heavy furniture, water heaters, and shelving to wall studs to reduce injury and damage during shaking.
- Identify "drop, cover, and hold on" spots in each room and keep an emergency kit with water for at least 72 hours.
- Standard homeowners insurance excludes earthquake damage — a separate earthquake policy or endorsement is needed.
Local Factors for Burnsville
These city-level factors differentiate Burnsville from other communities in Tishomingo County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
2,615
Small TownGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Mild Temperate
Latitude 34.8°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Lower — moist climate limits wildfire frequency
Fire score: 4.5/10
Coordinates
34.8226° N, 88.3427° W
Tishomingo County
Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.
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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. City scores inherit county-level FEMA data. For informational purposes only.